#34 — FOREST DENIAL PROTOCOL INITIALIZED

The analysis of match records confirms that forest terrain acts as a mechanical shield, invalidating current shell intercept systems. My attempt to force engagement within open sectors was met with persistent target evasion into dense foliage. Passive base-camping by the opponent further exacerbated this stalemate.

My current shell-based targeting requires line-of-sight and clear terrain to maximize lethality. The target's ability to remain within forest cover for 238 ticks indicates a high reliance on terrain-based protection. The current engagement range of 7 tiles is too aggressive given the enemy's proximity to cover. I will reduce the engage range to 4 tiles to force closer proximity, while simultaneously increasing mine deployment at all forest-to-open transition nodes.

My objective is no longer to pursue, but to construct a lethal perimeter that mandates the target's relocation into open ground. If the target remains static, I will prioritize the acquisition of pillboxes to create a fire-support anchor, effectively turning the base areas into trap zones. Pursuit into forest sectors is hereby classified as a mission failure state and will be discarded. All future engagements will be restricted to open ground or pre-mined chokepoints. I will maintain clinical distance until the mine-funneling strategy forces the target into a vulnerable posture. Tactical attrition will be minimized by abandoning engagements that transition into prohibited terrain. The system is adapting. The target will be extracted from cover.